The Arenite Pants by Meg McElwee are the luxuriously deep-pocketed, slouchy pants of your dreams. Incredibly versatile and amazingly cozy, you can wear these high-waisted pants for date night, in the office, or as pajamas. The pattern includes three leg finishing options – a knit cuff, an elasticated woven cuff, or a dressier hem. Learn to sew French seams, flat-felled seams and a comfortable, non-twist elastic waistband for a made-to-last, beautifully crafted wardrobe staple. This pattern is suitable for advanced beginners. It is the perfect project for those new to sewing pants, as the fit is very forgiving. 

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The Arenite Pant is designed for woven fabrics, with the exception of the knit cuff option. For the main pant, look for rayon challis, tencel twill, or silk noil. The essential characteristic of the woven fabric is fantastic drape.

Yardage Requirements

Using 45 inch width woven fabric (1.2 m)

• Sizes 0 - 16:  3 yds (2.75 m)
• Sizes 18 - 24: 3.6 yds (3.3 m)
• Sizes 24 - 34: 4 yards (3.7 m)

Using 54 inch width woven fabric (1.4 m)

• Sizes 0 - 14: 2.5 yds (2.3 m)
• Sizes 16 - 24: 3 yds (2.75 m)
• Sizes 24 - 34: 3.1 yds (2.8 m)

Using 58 inch width knit fabric (1.5 m)

• Sizes 0 - 24: 2.5 yds (2.3 m)
• Sizes 24 - 34: 3 yds (2.7 m)

For the knit cuff option, you will need 1/2 yard (0.5 m) of knit fabric with Lycra or spandex content to insure good recovery.

For the waist and elasticized woven cuffs, we recommend Dritz 2” Soft Waistband Elastic. 

Level: Advanced Beginners